I have known James for over 15 years. I always refer my friends to him when they need legal advice. If you need a DWI Attorney in Austin, you need to call James Forrest. I know his rates are pretty much the best in town and he is great at what he does. He does all types of law including criminal misdemeanors, civil cases and administrative cases with the State of Texas. I use him to review my contracts and for business formations like LLC filing with the Secretary of State. He is extremely detail orientated and can see through the tricks that other attorneys use in contracts. I have had to use James for several breach of contract lawsuits related to my business. We have won every case hands down. He works on a contingency basis and i only have to pay him when we win. Its worth every dime. I have been in negotiation meeting with James when he completely outshines the other attorneys. He knows his stuff and it shows bright and clear. the stuff he pulls out of head on the spot is nothing short of amazing.. and the other attorneys just sit on their hands and look helpless. About 7 years ago, I had to find a DWI Attorney in Austin for my brother. James took his case for $500 and got the charges reduced. My brother was lucky bc he didnt blow on the breathalizer and didnt participate in any of the sobriety tests. So they had no evidence to use against him. he learned his lesson without getting a DWI on his record. And, that was huge bc he graduated from UT business school and was looking for a job. James met with the prosecutors and prepared for trial. When they realized that they had to go to trial against James with no evidence they began to make offers for settlement. Finally, they offered reckless driving and that was a great outcome for my brother. Everyone gets in trouble sometime but dont make it worse by hiring the wrong DWI Attorney. You need someone that can talk to the prosecutors without getting into arguments that inflame the situation. james is aggressive but very calm and respectful. You can tell that everyone at the court appreciates this. those guys have hard jobs and are really overworked. James makes it easy for them and treats them with respect.. so they treat him with respect. read more

I have worked with DWI Attorney James Forrest for the past 10 years. He is respected and well liked in the Travis County courts and admired by Austin attorneys. He has helped me with several cases and I always refer my friends and family to Attorney James Forrest when they need a good criminal lawyer. He handles a lot of DWI and DUI cases but is also very passionate about defending people for possession of marijuana. He recently ran for Justice of the Peace in an effort to further the cause for decriminalizing marijuana in Austin. He really cares for his clients and understand the stigmas associated with having a criminal record. Mr Forrest is also a general practice lawyer. He has great rates for forming businesses and drafting contracts. he has worked with the Texas Ethics Commission and the Texas Attorney General's Office and he can help you will all types of administrative cases that you might have with the State of Texas agencies. Overall, James is a great guy and one of the smartest guys I know. If any one can help you, he can. He is also very honest with his clients.. he will tell you exactly what he think about your chances and he will only charge you $500 for plea negotiations. Most attorneys will tell you that they are going to fight for your case when they really know that it is in your best interest to plea bargain. Then they charge you $3000 and before trial they suddenly change their tune and recommend accepting a plea. So, before you waste your hard earned money, give DWI Attorney James Forrest a call and see what he has to say. read more

James is a great attorney with a great reputation at the courthouse. He helped me get my DWI reduced. When we met with the prosecutor, I could tell that having James as my attorney made the difference. The prosecutor treated us with respect and agreed to our request to settle the case without going to trial. I have known James for several years now and I have recommended him to several friends. Everyone i referred to him was please with his service and the results he got them. James is simply a nice guy and I think that goes a long way when you are working with county prosecutors that have hard jobs and are overworked. They were clearly happy to see James when he walked in their office. When you get arrested, you're so stress and upset. the last thing you need is a bunch of fast talking attorneys making empty promises. james will meet directly with you and ease your mind. He will also tell it to you straight. feel free to send me an message if you have any questions or want a reference. read more

James Forrest is a great attorney if you get a DWI. He just negotiated my case and got me a good deal with the prosecutor. I didn't have to pay any fines and i did not have to go to jail. I made my payments using his internet site and never had to really do anything else other than go to the court house for 30 minutes to walk in front of the judge and enter my plea. getting a DWI sucks... and finding a DWI attorney in Austin is a painful process. It talked to several attorneys and they all wanted me to pay at least $2,000 down. I sort of knew i was guilty and the police has pretty good evidence against me; so, i didn't really want to pay to fight it. i just wanted a good plea bargain.. and that is what i got from Attorney James Forrest and he took 2 payments of $250. read more

Having known James for many years professionally and personally I have come to rely on his wide-ranging legal expertise. I have recommended him to friends and family, and engaged him myself on a few occasions. Though his specialty is DWI and other misdemeanors, I have found him invaluable in assisting me with contracts and other broad legal strategies. On a personal note, I find James to be easy to work with and someone to whom success comes naturally, definitely someone you want in your corner! read more

I've known Mr. Forrest for a while now and recommend him for all kinds of legal services- not just DWI cases. For example, he can also do contract review, entity formation, and employment disputes as well. While I haven't needed his legal expertise yet, his successful track record and the array of services he offers means that he is the first person I will go to and the first person I will recommend to friends when the need arises! read more

I could not have asked for a better Attorney! Not only did Mr. Forrest successfully get my case dismissed in a timely manner, but his qualifications and dependability were a tremendous help when dealing with some personal business contracts of mine. I recommended him to a friend just a couple months ago and she was pleased to say his personal services and genuine care for her situation proved enough to win her case. read more

Mr Forrest helped me with my theater cintracts and employment contracts. He was recommended to me by a freind that got a dwi in austin. Mr Forrest is very knowledgable and skilled as an attorney. His rates are fair and very low when compared to the other attorneys in austin. If you need an attorney, i recmmend Mr Forrest. He will treat yoy right and meet all your legal needs. read more

Attorney James Forrest got my DWI dismissed. He treated me with respect and always returned my calls. He only charged me $500 to negotiate my DWI. James knew the prosecutors and is respected by the court. James treats everyone with respect and has a way with people. I could tell that the prosecutor liked my attorney and that help my case. read more

James is a compassionate attorney and really knows his business. He helped me when i needed to start my own business and I recommend him to everyone i know. He has helped my friends when the got in trouble for DWI in Austin. They were all pleased with his service and the results. read more

I hired Attorney James Forrest to handle my case after being referred by a friend who had his DWI dismissed in Austin . Mr. Forrest handled my case professionally and treated me with great respect. He got my case dismissed and I highly recommend him if you need a DWI attorney. read more